Pharmacist Manager Job Description
Pharmacist manager
provides updates and status reports to Director of Pharmacy Services or Director of Pharmacy Clinical Informatics on clinical pharmacy informatics systems.
Pharmacist Manager Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective pharmacist manager job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included pharmacist manager job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and verify / approve technician-prepared medications
Work closely with the Pharmacist/Owner, Operations Director, other Pharmacists
Assist / develop appropriate SOPs and Policies & Procedures
Recruits, trains and supervises pharmacy team
Participates and promotes team engagement in clinical services
Ensure that the pharmacy is in compliance with all local, state, and federal rules and regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy
Preparation and/or supervision of all sterile IV drug products or solutions
Assist in the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances
Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage during scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management
Workflow grid is cleared daily
Pharmacist Manager Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Pharmacist Manager
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPR, MTM, CSP, BPS, PMP, JCI, HIMSS, BCPS, BLS
Education for Pharmacist Manager
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the pharmacist manager job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Pharmacy, Science, Education, Supervision, Patient Care, Associates, Guidance, Legal, Performance, Health Care
Skills for Pharmacist Manager
Desired skills for pharmacist manager include:
Current pharmacy regulations
Allergy
ESI’s systems
Informatics
Pharmaceutical science to assure the accurate compounding of drugs
Pharmacy data
Platforms
Products/services very helpful
Types of pharmacy services
With an emphasis on the managed health care environment
Desired experience for pharmacist manager includes:
You supervise appropriate pharmacy staff and dispensing staff
You are responsible for scheduling pharmacists & assist with scheduling of pharmacy staff
You manage performance evaluations and disciplinary actions of pharmacists & pharmacy staff
You assist in preparing the pharmacy budget
You exhibit a solid understanding of inventory control procedures
You ensure timely arrival of medication/supplies to customers
Pharmacist Manager Examples
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Pharmacist Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a pharmacist manager. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for pharmacist manager
- May act in a consultative role to offer clients service line solutions and will collaborate and coordinate with internal teams to meet client expectations
- Responsible for the accurate dispensing and shipping of department orders
- Supervise and coordinate non-pharmacist staff as required
- Maintaining inventory control and record keeping in compliance with federal and state regulations
- Provide client and patient support as required
- Provide pharmacist support for the operation of the Pharmacy-to-Patient service line
Qualifications for pharmacist manager
- You ensure that all department staff receive appropriate orientation and training and that competency assessments are completed per policy
- You oversee medication error reporting and attempts to correct breakdowns in the dispensing processes to avoid internal dispensing variances
- You provide appropriate oversight of all first-dose pharmacy use and communication
- You respect the privacy, confidentiality, and security of patient information and property
- You work with Human Resources concerning areas of hiring, firing, promoting, evaluating, training employees
- PharmD degree with at least 5 or more years of pharmacy benefit management experience in a PBM or health plan setting preferred
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Pharmacist Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a pharmacist manager. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for pharmacist manager
- At least 1 year of supervisory or management work experience
- Current Basic Cardiovascular Life Support Certification
- Pharmacy Doctorate from an accredited program
- 3 years experience as a licensed Pharmacist
- Meds to Bed experience
- Transition of care experience
Qualifications for pharmacist manager
- Pharmacy degree from ACPE – accredited pharmacy school
- Must have and preserve an active pharmacy license (any state)
- Minimum of 3 years of pharmacy managed care experience required, 5 years preferred
- Ability to function within a team environment work independently
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited program
- Licensed Pharmacist by state board
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Pharmacist Manager Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a pharmacist manager. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for pharmacist manager
- Must be comfortable interacting with patients and health care providers to provide drug information, advice and counseling
- Must be willing to fulfill any and all pharmacists duties/responsibilities if needed, including being able to handle on-call rotations for after-hours patient coverage
- Must have professional communication skills
Qualifications for pharmacist manager
- Licensed Pharmacist in state of Louisiana
- Assists pharmacy and front store customers with their questions and concerns
- Takes accountability for customer and patient satisfaction and persists to resolve the
- Completes all required training and compliance programs and ensures that all other staff
- Bachelor or PharmD degree in Pharmacy from an accredited pharmacy program is required
- Licensure in the State of Illinois required